According to a paper released by The Global Commission on Drug Policy, there are strategies that governments can employ to fight the worsening opioid epidemic. Some such changes include, for instance, the decriminalization of drugs and the extension … [Read more...]
Tuberculosis
If you’re like most people, you think of tuberculosis as a famous disease from history, not something we have to worry about today. Also known as “consumption”, tuberculosis was a notorious killer in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1882, Robert Koch … [Read more...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). In MS your immune system attacks the coating that insulates your nerve cells. The coating is called myelin. The myelin is damaged, causing lesions. The cells that produce … [Read more...]
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a subtype of motor neuron disease. It involves the progressive degeneration of the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It commonly starts with signs such as … [Read more...]
Hodgkin’s Disease
Hodgkin’s disease, now referred to as Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and includes your lymph nodes. Hodgkin’s lymphoma responds well to treatment. Like … [Read more...]
Paget’s Disease
Paget’s disease of bone is commonly referred to simply as Paget’s disease. It happens when something goes awry in the bone recycling process, and can cause pain, fragile bones, and other serious health problems. The risk of developing Paget’s disease … [Read more...]
Hernia
A hernia is a weak spot or hole in a muscle wall or tissue that allows an organ or internal part of the body to push through. Depending on where the hernia is located, it may produce a visible bulge. Hernias can happen in many parts of the body, … [Read more...]
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